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Hazex Construction Co.
					Henderson, KY
				
													
													
								Founded in 1949 by father and son duo Priest Hazelwood and Anthony Hazelwood, Hazex Construction Co. of Henderson, KY has since grown to include... more
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					Jerry Aigner Construction
					Boonville, IN
				
																Jerry Aigner Construction is a premier site development and excavation contractor that was established in 1976. We own a fleet of advanced equipment that can perform... more
Todd Enterprises LLC
					Madisonville, KY
				
																Todd Enterprises LLC is a family and veteran-owned small business striving to meet the needs of our wonderful customers throughout Madisonville, KY and surrounding communities.... more
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Tank Removal Tips for Wheatcroft, KY
What is the history of oil tanks?
- 1859 — Oil is discovered and stored in wooden barrels.
 - Late 1800s — The first steel storage tanks are produced to keep valuable oil safe.
 - 1922 — First standards for steel storage tank safety are developed.
 - 1930s — Underground storage tanks are now the preferred storage method, opposed to the previously preferred above ground storage tanks.
 - 1960s — Tank owners grow more frustrated and more concerned with oil loss due to tank corrosion.
 - 1970s — Concerns begin to spread regarding the environmental impact of oil tank leaks.
 - 1988 — The EPA sets a deadline for upgrading underground tank systems, putting new tank regulations into place.
 - 1990s — Many begin closing and removing their tanks due to the widely known environmental and health risks.
 
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